Can’t complain about a cumbia night on a Monday, especially in May, when Humboldt starts to unfurl its evening petals in deference to the nicer weather. The Miniplex is the place to be, and this ticket is HOT. Too-good-to-be-real local masters Makenu are bringing their deliriously joyful party sound to the stage, along with punk/cumbia hybrid act Tropa Magica. Doors are at 8 p.m., and I would suggest trying to snag one of the $17 advance tickets because this one will likely sell out, and who knows how many $20 door tickets will be available by the time the music kicks in ..read more

We're taking a look at how the protests and the clearing of Siemens Hall at Cal Poly Humboldt unfolded, as well as the administration's choices and responses. We've also got a story about how local Mexican restaurants are raising funds on Cinco de Mayo for a nonprofit offering free ESL classes. Hit subscribe for weekly updates on Humboldt stories.  ..read more

Buzz died peacefully at home with his wife Judy, daughters Lisa and Sydney, by his side, after a long and hard illness, an end to a long, happy, and successful life. He leaves his wife Judy, daughters Lisa (Erik) and Sydney (Geo) both of Homer, Alaska, his sister-in-law Salli Sachse, half-sisters, Judy Webb, and Peggy Webb, along with six granddaughters: Anna (Kevin), Miranda (Justin), Isabel (Emily), Larsen (Keaton), Malina, and Natasha. He was preceded in death by his son, David Webb. Buzz was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 9, 1937. His father, a pharmacist, joined the Marines at th ..read more

It is with profound sadness and a shattered heart that we announce the passing of loving wife, mother, friend and soulmate Erin Diana Jarvis-Nessier. Our princess passed on Jan. 2, 2024, peacefully cradled within the arms of her husband, may God rest her soul. Her son, Beau, was also present, outside amongst her beloved forest. Erin wore many earthly hats, but even on the darkest of days she never lost her resounding faith. Like the warrior she was, Erin fought her own battles with the same tenacity and personal drive she exhibited in every other area of her life, encompassed with immeasurabl ..read more

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Seba Cecile Pfingston passed away at the age of 90 on March 13, 2024, in Eureka, Humboldt County, California. Born Sept. 15, 1933, in Denver, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Seba Will-Nana Brooks. Seba graduated from East High School and attended Denver University (DU) for two years. While attending DU, Seba met two lifelong friends, Marie Schmidt and Helen Vexler, and together they spent a term studying in Mexico City, Mexico. Their friendship continued after marriages (to Warren Schmidt and the late Perry Vexler, respectively), and the three couples shared many good ti ..read more

Bobbie Coffer lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on March 15, in her home at the age of 63. Bobbie was born on Oct. 6, 1960, in Fortuna to Robert (Bob) Russell and Beverly Russell. She was the youngest of their three daughters. Bobbie graduated from Fortuna High School in 1978. It was there that she met and later married her high school sweetheart Mike Smith. The couple spent many years together and ended up having two daughters, Brooke and Briana. Eventually the couple later grew apart and she met and remarried to Paul Coffer. They later also had a daughter of their own ..read more

Annette Marie Adams, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 74, in Ferndale, California. Born on June 23, 1949, in Scotia, California, Annette was the daughter of Mary Ellen Laffranchi and the late Severino Laffranchi. She grew up alongside her brothers, Robert and Donald Laffranchi, in a loving and large family. Annette is survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Laffranchi, her brother, Donald Laffranchi, as well as her children: Kassie McCall, Tina White, Paula Dickerson, and James Adams, along with th ..read more

Two shows on tonight’s docket, both happening at roughly the same hour of 7 p.m. They are celebrating Arts Alive at Siren’s Song in Eureka with Oakland’s clean and bluesy garage band The Hell Tones, along with local guitar slingers Red Hot Shame. No word on the cover charge as of press time, so bring a pocketful of change. Meanwhile at the Jam, $10 gets you admission to a full and lively local lineup in the form of critical darlings The Critics, Crash Monroe and punk powerhouse Brain Dead Rejects ..read more

Kevin Douglas Coles was born in Lakeport, California 1937 and died in his home in Manila, California on March 7, 2024, with his wife Mary and his daughter Shannon by his side. Kevin was 86 years old and he spent those years living close to the things and people that he loved, doing the things he loved and wanted to do. He was a sailor at heart, all about boats and bays and sailing. He loved to tinker with trucks, boat motors and small engines and get them to work. He loved discovering and exploring new places and making people laugh. He died of old age, of nothing in particular, of a body th ..read more